Relive your childhood: 'E.T.' returns to theaters

Universal is putting a lot of effort into its Blu-ray release of E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial. Out next month, the package includes a digitally remastered version of the movie, new bonus features, reflections from Steven Spielberg, deleted scenes and more.

If you're one of the many folks who saw Raiders of the Lost Ark on the big screen last weekend, you may want to make another '80s date Oct. 3, when the remastered E.T. screens in hundreds of theaters across the country. Fathom Events has organized the one-night spectacular, which will include a special introduction and a chat with Drew Barrymore.

A bunch of clips/teasers for the release have been posted on YouTube, but here's a classic that features Barrymore, Henry Thomas and the lovable alien:

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